SRES 201119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Introduced: May 5, 2025

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This is a Senate resolution (S. Res. 201) expressing formal support for designating the week of May 4 to May 10, 2025 as “National Small Business Week.” The resolution notes that every President since 1963 has proclaimed such a week and highlights the central role of small businesses in the U.S. economy, including the large number of small businesses and the millions of jobs they support. It also emphasizes the resilience of small business owners and employees. The resolution declares the Senate’s support for the designation, but it does not create new laws, regulations, or funding obligations.

Key Points

1Designation: Designates May 4–10, 2025 as National Small Business Week to celebrate small businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide.
2Rationale: Cites the longstanding presidential tradition (since 1963) of recognizing National Small Business Week and the importance of small businesses to the economy.
3Scale and impact: Highlights that there are more than 34.5 million small businesses and they support about 59 million jobs.
4Recognition of resilience: Acknowledges the challenges small business owners face and their resilience.
5Status and nature: A Senate resolution expressing support; non-binding and ceremonial, with no new authorities or funding.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees, across all communities in the United States.Secondary group/area affected: Local economies, consumers, and the broader business community; policymakers and government programs involved in small business advocacy.Additional impacts: May inform public awareness, media coverage, and related outreach by government agencies (e.g., those promoting small business resources). Does not authorize spending or impose new requirements.

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